MC1173204 – M365 Change Digest

One-line summary

Copilot Notebooks will be available to 13–17 year-olds with Copilot plans and Entra ID, starting mid-November 2025; feature is on by default and can be managed via Cloud Policy.

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RoadmapIds

510105

Summary

Microsoft Copilot Notebooks will be available to 13–17 year-olds with Microsoft 365 Copilot plans and Entra ID accounts starting mid-November 2025. The feature will be on by default across supported platforms, with admin policies and Cloud Policy controls applicable for managing access.

Platforms

Web

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[Introduction]

Microsoft is expanding availability of the Copilot Notebooks feature to younger users. Previously limited to users aged 18 and older, this update allows 13–17 year-olds with Microsoft 365 Copilot plans and Entra ID accounts to use Copilot Notebooks across supported platforms.

This message is associated with Roadmap ID 510105.

[When this will happen:]

Rollout will begin mid-November 2025 and is expected to complete by late November 2025.

[How this affects your organization:]

Who is affected: Organizations with 13–17 year-old users (e.g., students) who have Microsoft 365 Copilot plans and Entra ID accounts.
What will happen:
- Copilot Notebooks will become available to eligible 13–17 year-old users.
- The feature will be accessible in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app and OneNote app across Web, Windows, Mac, iOS, iPadOS, and Android.
- By default, the feature will be ON for all eligible users.
- Existing admin policies will continue to apply.
- Admins can restrict access using Cloud Policy.

[What you can do to prepare:]

Review and configure your organization’s Cloud Policy settings to manage access for younger users: Configure Copilot Notebooks access.
Communicate this change to helpdesk and education support staff.
Update internal documentation if you include guidance on Copilot Notebooks.

[Compliance considerations:]

No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.

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